The Painter family and Josh Slate arrived safely in Kenya last night. All their luggage made it, too. They spent today in Nairobi, waiting for their connecting flight, and spent time in Kibera, the largest slum in Nairobi.
Tonight, after arriving in Eldoret, they were welcomed by pouring rain! The children from the children's home couldn't do their usual welcome for the wageni (visitors) but welcomed them in the dining room to the deafening sound of rain on the metal roof.
They then went over to the training center dining area for their welcome dinner, where everyone ended up singing "Happy birthday" to Keaton. She's learned how to say five in Kiswahili, since that's how old she is today.
The girls were excited to make new friends, and the kids here were as excited to see little ones like themselves arriving as guests. In fact, the kids at the homes were really stretching to be able to see the kids sitting down!
The rain has calmed down, and I'm sure they'll all be able to sleep well tonight. This will be a full week for them with lots to see and experience. Please pray for them for their adjustment and simply to be able to sense what God is teaching them through their time in Kenya.
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